Principles of Soil Management unit (ZAB124)

Online

Introduction

In this unit you will develop understanding of how soil properties and characteristics support and inform the development of soil management strategies. You will investigate how agricultural activities influence soil form and function. You will assess various soil management practices and approaches. This knowledge will underpin your ability to identify challenges associated with soil management and enable you to develop sustainable soil management strategies.

Summary

Unit name	Principles of Soil Management
Unit code	ZAB124
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Doctor Suzie Jones
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain how soil characteristics underpin and inform management strategies.
• Assess the impact of agricultural production activities on soil characteristics.
• Propose strategies that maintain and improve soil form and function in different ecological landscapes.
• Analyse factors that influence soil management decisions.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
050101	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAB203

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Online students: 8 x online 1 to 2 hour tutorials; 1 x half day online workshop per semester. 1 optional course-wide field trip is conducted.
Assessment	AT 1: Soil Characterisation (25%)|AT2: Soil Management Scenario Analysis (30%)|AT3: Soil Management Plan (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be provided by the Unit Coordinator.
Recommended	Recommended readings will be provided by the Unit Coordinator.

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